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SUMMARY:2024 March Community Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, March 2nd\nTime: Starting at 12:30 pm\nWhere: SAHC Community Farm\nDistance: 2.5 miles\nDifficulty: Moderate (4/10)\, several steep inclines are present on the trail\nCost: Free for Members\, $10 for non-members\n  \nJoin us for a scenic tour of SAHC’s Community Farm on a guided hike led by Engagement and Education AmeriCorps member\, Katie Greer. Participants will hike along the The Discovery Trail\, a 2.5-mile loop that traverses through the forests and fields of the farm. Along the way\, we may encounter the resident Scottish Highland cow herd\, Texas longhorn cattle\, white-tailed deer\, red-tailed hawks\, and more as we make our way across the farm grounds. \nOur 140-acre Community Farm\, located just outside of Asheville\, is a dynamic hub for conservation projects and agricultural initiatives. An ideal place for photographers\, nature-lovers\, and individuals interested in regenerative agriculture\, our stream restoration project\, shortleaf pine reforestation project\, farm incubator program\, and education center\, are a few of the highlights. \nPlease be aware that the Community Farm is an active facility not open to the public without the accompaniment of SAHC staff. To ensure the safety of all participants\, maintain staff capacity\, and create a positive experience\, pre-registration for the hike is mandatory. Upon registration\, you will receive an email containing specific information about where to meet on the farm and other essential details. It’s crucial to note that a significant portion of the hike may not be disability accessible. \nIf you have any questions or require further details\, feel free to reach out to Katie Greer at katie@appalachian.org. \nEmbrace this opportunity to connect with nature\, learn about conservation efforts\, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the SAHC Community Farm. We look forward to having you join us on this memorable journey!
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2024-february-community-farm-tour/
LOCATION:SAHC Community Farm (Event Venue)\, 180 Mag Sluder Road\, Alexander\, NC\, 28701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes and Outings,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:2024 Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park Hike
DESCRIPTION:  \nPhoto by: Woody Eisenberg \n  \nDate: Saturday\, March 23rd\nTime: Starting at 10:30 am\nWhere: Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park\nDistance: ~8 miles\nDifficulty: Difficult (7/10)\, several steep inclines are present on the trail\nCost: Free but registration is required\n  \nCome join SAHC and folks from the Friends of Rocky Fork for a guided hike in this stunning Tennessee state park! This special hike will begin in the parking area\, hike along crystal clear streams\, traverse mountainsides\, cross historic sites\, and ultimately hit the Appalachian Trail before returning to our starting point. These trails are all beautifully designed and crafted by the Rocky Fork Gorillas and members of the Friends of Rocky Fork. These members have also volunteered to lead the way through this wild landscape and highlight historic events. \nRocky Fork State Park is named after the cool waters that run down its center and is located along the Appalachian Trail corridor and the Tennessee-North Carolina border\, between Johnson City\, TN and Asheville\, NC.   The property is adjacent to more than 22\,000 acres of U.S. Forest Service-designated wilderness. Before Rocky Fork’s acquisition by The Conservation Fund and U.S. Forest Service\, it was one of the largest unprotected tracts in the southern Appalachian Mountains. From 2006-2012\, SAHC lobbied congress to secure funding to protect 10\,000 acres of the Rocky Fork watershed that was previously slated for development. With help from Senator Lamar Alexander and many other partners\, SAHC secured funding\, and the property was acquired from a timbering company. Come join us for this hike as we celebrate all that we’ve accomplished together! \n  \nThis hike is currently full. If you would like to be added to the waitlist\, please send your name\, email\, phone number\, and emergency contact to katie@appalachian.org. Thank you for being interested in hiking with us!
URL:https://appalachian.org/event/2024-lamar-alexander-rocky-fork-state-park-hike/
LOCATION:Rocky Fork State Park
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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